As Chief, Information Protection, I manage the Information Protection (IP) Program designed to protect classified and sensitive information from espionage, terrorism and unauthorized disclosure considered vital to wing and command mission interests, national defense or national security. As Chief Master Sergeant and Security Forces Manager, I have directed; trained; lead and supervised more than 80 U.S. Air Force personnel. I have supervised and directed security forces teams in the protection of personnel, property, assets and unauthorized access and entry; tested and wrote reports as to the operational readiness of facilities containing weapons and funds; trained, managed and developed personnel; written performance reviews; and addressed squadron concerns.As the Chief of Police I have directed and responded effectively to calls for service including: medical emergencies, building alarms, fights, drug related investigations, car accidents and intoxicated individuals among others. I have developed working relationships with outside agencies and other departments to include drafting and implementing mutual aid agreements. I have conducted investigations and testified in court regarding my findings. I’ve deployed to Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom twice and have vast experience in all aspects of security operations and leading teams and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal among others. I currently hold a Top Secret clearance.

Sergeant (E-5)/0311

Start Date: 1970-09-01End Date: 1973-11-01

MOS 0311 is the USMC Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code for Rifleman. The riflemen employ the M-4 service rifle, the M-203 grenade launcher, and M-249 squad automatic weapon among others. The Marine Corps E-5 Sergeants are noncommissioned officers assigned as scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides. My job as an infantry squad leader was to receive, obey and delegate orders from my commanding officers. I was responsible for the accountability of weapons, equipment, personnel and physical health of the Marines under my charge. I was also tasked with the planning and execution of training/combat exercises for small units up to Platoon sized elements. I received multiple awards for my ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles in training and combat missions.